Why you Should Read your Bills

Bills, bills, bills… When they arrive, it can be hard enough to look at the bottom-line… never mind wading through the charges.

BUT… if you don’t check your charges, you could end up paying for things you never bought. That could be the result of a thief stealing your information, or a merchant making an honest mistake.

Thieves don’t need your actual credit card in order to use it – just your card number and expiration date.

And other times, a store might accidentally charge your card several times. It’s a slip-up that’s easy to fix… IF you spot it.

So read your bill and be on the lookout for unexpected charges on your statement. And if your card is ever lost or stolen, call your credit card company immediately to report it.

Comment back- do you read your bills, or do you just pay the balance?

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How to Save Money on Heating your Home

More than HALF our household energy costs go to heating? Energy efficiency isn’t just good for the environment, it means lower utility bills, too.

One way to reduce your energy waste is a home energy assessment. Your utility company can help – or you can learn how to do it yourself at EnergySavers.gov.

You’ll learn to look for air leaks around windows and doors, check ducts for holes and to improve your insulation.

Another time to cut energy costs is when you shop for a new appliance.  Look for the Energy Star logo and read the EnergyGuide label.

And there are day-to-day things you can do. Lower your thermostat in winter and raise it in the summer. Close fireplace dampers when they’re not in use. And keep air filters clean.

What tips do you use to save on your heating costs?

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